Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – SRI DIGAMBER JAIN PANCHAYATI MANDIR EVAM JAIN BHAWAN; Respondents – NARESH & ORS.
- The dispute was resolved through a Settlement Agreement dated 11‑08‑2026.
- Respondents each received a Demand Draft of Rs 1,61,000, which they acknowledged receipt of.
- The appellant had earlier deposited Rs 1,28,970 and Rs 12,89,700 with the respective authorities pending the outcome.
Final Outcome
- The award directs that the amounts of Rs 1,28,970 and Rs 12,89,700 deposited by the appellant be returned to the appellant with any accrued interest, as expeditiously as possible.
- The Settlement Agreement is deemed an integral part of this award; the Registry is instructed to draw up a decree accordingly.
- The question whether the appellant/temple qualifies as an “industry” under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 or Section 2(p) of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 is left open for future determination.
- Civil Appeals No(s). 11318‑11321/2025 are disposed in these terms.
Topics: Settlement Award, Legal Dispute, Temple Trust